Operating leader takes the helm as demand grows for trusted, clinician-led education
HCEsquared, the leading education and services platform where healthcare experts create content for healthcare experts, today announced the appointment of Lucia Stetson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. HCEsquared is the parent company of Dermsquared, CMEsquared, and Interactive Forums.
Stetson, who joined HCEsquared in 2022 as Chief Transformation Officer and then served as Chief Operating Officer, has led the operational build that has propelled the company's audience growth and engagement across content, conference, and digital expansion. Her appointment reflects the company’s commitment to improving the ways in which healthcare professionals access trusted expertise and industry partners engage with the communities they serve.
In her new role, Stetson leads the three businesses in the HCEsquared portfolio that serve the healthcare community through trusted clinical relationships. Dermsquared engages the dermatology community through live conferences, digital media, and sponsored education. CMEsquared delivers accredited continuing medical education across specialties and formats. Interactive Forums, acquired in August 2026, serves life sciences organizations through advisory boards, consensus panels, and conference programs.
“Clinicians deserve trusted, relevant information that keeps pace with the realities of patient care,” said Lucia Stetson, Chief Executive Officer of HCEsquared. “We develop insights from the experts shaping practice and deliver them through experiences designed by healthcare experts for healthcare experts. For our industry partners, that means trusted access, meaningful engagement, and measurable impact in the healthcare communities we serve. I'm excited to build on the strong foundation we've created and continue expanding both sides of that mission."
In March 2025, HCEsquared partnered with the growth-oriented investment firm Knox Lane to support the company’s expansion across new services, geographies, and specialties. Since then, HCEsquared has continued to thoughtfully grow its platform, including through the recent acquisition of Interactive Forums.
About HCEsquared
HCEsquared is a healthcare network and engagement platform built around access to trusted clinical experts and thought leaders. Its portfolio includes Dermsquared, which engages the dermatology community through in-person and digital experiences and insights; CMEsquared, which provides accredited continuing medical education across specialties and formats; and Interactive Forums, a clinical expert engagement firm serving life sciences organizations through advisory boards, consensus panels, and conference engagement. For more information, visit www.hcesquared.com.
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